Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

Mbadi Reveals Where Safaricom Billions Will Go

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s decision to sell part of its stake in Safaricom, dismissing criticism from opposition leaders as politically motivated and insisting the transaction was conducted legally and transparently. Speaking in Kisumu on Saturday, Mbadi said the partial sale was aimed at raising funds …

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Why Matiang’i Was Seen With Junet and Arati

Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang’i has dismissed speculation that recently circulated photographs showing him with Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Kisii Governor Simba Arati were evidence of a political meeting. The photos, widely shared on social media, show the three leaders posing together inside what appears to be …

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Chaos on Thika Road as Suspected Goons Block Highway

Hundreds of motorists were left stranded after a group of protesters blocked the Pangani section of Thika Superhighway following a demolition exercise that sparked unrest. The demonstrators said they were protesting the demolition of their structures, which they claimed had left them aggrieved. The road blockade brought traffic to a …

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Mudavadi Flies to Saudi Arabia for High-Stakes Talks

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has embarked on a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, where he is expected to hold high-level talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic and labour ties between the two countries. According to a statement from his office, …

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Guard Killed as Armed Gang Raids Kiambu Coffee Factory

Police have launched investigations after a violent robbery at a coffee factory in Githunguri Sub-County, Kiambu County, left one security guard dead and another overpowered as attackers made away with coffee. The incident was reported at around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday after one of the guards informed authorities that his …

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Will Justice Be Served? Supreme Court Rules on Sharif Killing

The Supreme Court is expected to issue its judgment on Friday in the case involving the killing of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif. Sharif was fatally shot on October 23, 2022, in Kajiado County by officers believed to have been attached to Kenya’s elite General Service Unit (GSU). Click here to …

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Is Your County on the Rain List? Check Kenya Met’s Forecast

Most parts of the country are expected to remain dry over the weekend, although the Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast isolated rainfall, chilly conditions and strong winds in some regions. In its latest weather outlook for July 3 and 4, Kenya Met said dry conditions will dominate across much of …

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WHO Confirms new Marburg Virus case in Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a new case of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Uganda, signalling the country’s latest battle with the highly infectious virus. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that Ugandan authorities reported the confirmed case on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The patient was identified …

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UDA Announces Major Constitution Changes

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced proposed amendments to its party constitution and is inviting members to submit comments before the changes are adopted. In a notice issued under Section 20(2) of the Political Parties Act, 2011, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the revised constitution has been published …

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Mbadi: I’m Not Running in 2027

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that he will not contest any elective seat in the 2027 General Election, saying he has deliberately chosen to stay out of elective politics. Mbadi said he plans to continue serving in government beyond the August 2027 polls and expressed optimism that …

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